DeKalb County Calendar of Events April 4 – April 11

April 3, 2018

Remingtion’s Gastropub, 102 S. Third St., Malta, will honor 8-year-old Jake Dobie, who was recently diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia with a Shave for the Brave Fundraiser for St. Baldrick’s from 2-9 p.m. April 8.

April 5

Justin Blandford will speak about “Restoring the ‘People’s House:’ the Illinois Executive Mansion.” He is the site superintendent for state historic sites in Springfield. The governor’s mansion, which had fallen into disrepair, is moving into a new phase as officials solicit volunteers to serve as greeters and docents when the mansion reopens this summer following a $15 million renovation. Visitors to the lecture may bring a sack lunch.

The Kishwaukee Kiwanis Club’s talent show will showcase community talent in a two-hour program. All types of talent will be featured including singers, dancers, comedians, musicians, choruses, magicians and lip-syncers. Ticket sales proceeds will go into the Kishwaukee Kiwanis Club’s Charity Fund to support local nonprofit organizations. Children 10 and younger will be admitted free, but must still have a ticket. Get tickets at egyptiantheatredekalb.ticketforce.com. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and seating will start at 6:30 p.m.

April 8

The Bridal Expo will show current trends in attire and distribute information about florists, photographers, entertainment, venue and menu choices, guest lodging and transportation, wedding cakes, rentals and honeymoon arrangements. Raffles, giveaways and sampling of products and services are planned. Brides will receive swag bags. Cocktails will be available. Register for complimentary tickets online by April 5 at kuipersfamilyfarm.com.

April 10

“The Namesake” is a 2006 Indian-American movie directed by Mira Nair and written by Sooni Taraporevala, based on the novel “The Namesake” by Jhumpa Lahiri. The drama depicts the struggles of first-generation immigrants from the East Indian state of West Bengal to the United States, and their American-born children.

April 11

The sixth annual Taste of Spring will offer an evening dedicated to the finer things in life: sparkling white and rich red wines, food and desserts. Each wine course will be professionally paired with a food tasting. At Blumen, each participant will receive a custom wine glass, tasting lanyard and the list of participating downtown businesses. Guests must be 21 or older. For tickets and registration, call the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce at 815-895-3456.

April 11-April 15

“By the Bog of Cats”7:30 p.m.2:30 p.m. matinees on April 14 and April 15Huntley Middle School Auditorium, 1515 S. Fourth St., DeKalb$6-$17

Set in the ghostly bogs of rural Ireland, “By the Bog of Cats”is the Irish retelling of the famed Greek tragedy, “Medea.” Since the age of seven when her mother abandoned her, Hester Swane has been discarded and betrayed. Now as a grown woman, she is faced with betrayal once more. Up against the prospect of losing everything she’s managed to lay claim to, Hester sets out to fiercely guard what is rightfully hers with a recklessness that threatens to destroy everything she’s trying to protect.